Portugal 2–2 Spain (5–3 pens): Portugal Clinches Nations League Title in Epic Shootout


Portugal 2–2 Spain (5–3 pens): Portugal Clinches Nations League Title in Epic Shootout
Portugal has been crowned champions of the UEFA Nations League 2025 after a thrilling final against Spain in Munich. The match ended 2–2 after extra time, with Portugal triumphing 5–3 in the penalty shootout. Spain surged ahead twice—first through Martín Zubimendi in the 21st minute, then Mikel Oyarzabal just before halftime. Portugal responded swiftly: Nuno Mendes equalized in the 26th minute, and Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40, celebrated his 138th international goal to level the score in the 61st. After 120 minutes of gripping action, the match moved to penalties. Spain’s Álvaro Morata missed his spot-kick, and Portugal’s Diogo Costa made a key save, setting the stage for Rúben Neves to confidently dispatch the decisive penalty. Ronaldo was visibly emotional after...